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Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

 

 

NOT PLAYING CATCH UP: Carson Macedo Confident After Early Volusia Speed

 josh james

BARBERVILLE, FL (February 27, 2026) - Volusia Speedway Park was unforgiving to Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing in 2024.

The pairing entered the year with hopes of challenging for their first World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship. But four nights outside the top 10 to start the year buried them in a deep hole. They did all they could to climb out, but ultimately the gap proved too large. Macedo settled for runner-up in the standings as David Gravel was crowned champion.

The next year, Macedo won the season opener, but it only awarded show up points. On the first full points paying night of the season, he slipped to 12th.

This year, there would be no slow start.

Only one car was on the Volusia podium all three nights during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, and it was none other than the JJR No. 41. Macedo marched from ninth to runner-up in the season opener, came home third the next night, and finalized the week with a charge from 12th to third. The performance left Macedo trailing Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Gravel by only four markers. No huge hole to dig out of.

“Yeah, it was just a great start for us,” Macedo said. “I feel like for JJR and myself to start off on that note is big for us. I think in the past for us we’ve left Volusia with a pretty heavy deficit, not every year, but most years… It’s just tough to play the catch-up game. It’s so close.”

The early speed is a testament to the efforts of Macedo and the JJR crew. One of the areas they highlighted to improve was Qualifying. A few years ago, they were arguably the top qualifiers on the circuit before sliding a bit over the last couple seasons. They had an average Qualifying result of sixth at Volusia and were fastest in their Flight on the second night.

“I just think that JJR put in a lot of work over the off-season to better our program, especially our qualifying program,” Macedo said. “I think, other than the last night, that really showed. We had a lot of speed early in the night.”

Another factor that plagued them in 2025 was the occasional mechanical gremlin. Issues with parts can lead to DNFs and have major points implications. Last year’s issues led to five finishes outside the top 20. For reference, Gravel’s championship stats showed only four results outside the top 10. Macedo slid a spot to third in points as Buddy Kofoid climbed ahead.

Winning a World of Outlaws championship requires near perfection. There may be room for one or two DNFs but nothing beyond that. Blend a few nights of not finishing with a few more nights of bad luck that are bound to struck over the long season, and that’ll effectively end a team’s title chances.

“I think the biggest thing is just our DNFs,” Macedo said. “You can’t have those. We blew up a few engines. I know we also had some stuff happen. Then one night there in Pennsylvania I packed the hood scoop and had to go to the work area and finished in the back because there were only a few laps to go. I got a flat at Attica with like four or five to go. I was running fourth or so before that. But it has nothing to do with luck. It’s on our shoulders to make sure we don’t have failures, don’t have problems and things like that. I do think over the off-season we’ve worked really hard in that area. We spoke to Paul Kistler about the engine failures that we had, and I feel like he’s addressed them. And I think that it wasn’t on his shoulders; it was part failures and other issues. You just can’t have that stuff happen.”

Volusia is ready to breathe life back into the 2026 campaign this weekend. After three weeks off, the tour returns to the Forida 1/2 mile on Sunday-Monday, March 1-2 for the Bike Week Jamboree. Those are the first two of a 10-race March that takes the Series to eight tracks in seven states, signaling the true beginning of the grind that is The Greatest Show on Dirt.

And this time around, Macedo and the team can head to the “Sunshine State” without wondering how they’re going to get themselves back in contention. They didn’t stumble out of the gate. They’re running stride for stride with two fellow title favorites. The 29-year-old feels mentally and physically better than he has in years. They’re a championship caliber organization. Now, it’s just a matter of putting the pieces together.

“I just think it’s big to not be coming in with a deficit,” Macedo said. “It sucks having to battle back and play the catch-up game. I feel like we’re all going in tied at this point, and that makes me confident. For whatever reason, even though we’ve had a lot of speed at Volusia and won races there, it’s just been like an Achilles heel for consistency for some reason.

“I think a big deal too is just coming in healthy for the first time in a while. I feel like I’m super healthy. My body is in a good place. My head is in a good spot, and I think that’s a big deal. I don’t have any broken legs or lingering injuries or a broken back from the year before. From my Knoxville wreck, it took me a while just to get completely in a physical spot. I think that’s helpful as well.”

Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing team continue their championship chase this Sunday-Monday, March 1-2 at Volusia Speedway Park’s Bike Week Jamboree. For tickets, CLICK HERE.

Where can you see the World of Outlaws in 2026? Click to see the full schedule.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/not-playing-catch-up-carson-macedo-confident-after-early-volusia-speed/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4548492
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THE MONTH AHEAD: Busy March Ready to Bring 2026 World of Outlaws Season Back to Life

 

josh james

 

CONCORD, NC (February 26, 2026) - The Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in early February may officially signal the start of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season, but the month of March is when the campaign truly comes alive.

After a few weeks off, The Greatest Show on Dirt is set to tackle a stretch of 10 races in 28 days that will take the world’s best Sprint Car drivers to eight tracks in seven states. It starts with a return to Florida and journeys along the country’s southern rim before wrapping up in the Midwest.

Let’s look at where to find the World of Outlaws in March:

Volusia Speedway Park | Bike Week Jamboree (March 1-2): The “Sunshine State” welcomes the tour on the first day of the month as the World of Outlaws are set to bring some four-wheel flavor to Florida’s Bike Week. Whether you’re local to the area or a biker who rode in from afar, Barberville, FL’s Volusia Speedway Park is the place to be on the evenings of Sunday-Monday, March 1-2. David Gravel swept last year’s Bike Week Jamboree.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Talladega Short Track | Dega Duel (March 6): It’s a quick turnaround after Volusia as the teams have just three days off before it’s race day at Eastaboga, AL’s Talladega Short Track. The 1/3-mile dirt track sits down the street from its pavement counterpart, the 2.66 mile Talladega Superspeedway. It’ll mark Talladega’s 14th time hosting the World of Outlaws. The track is home to David Gravel’s first victory (2011). Current full-timers Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and Bill Balog are also former Talladega winners.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Magnolia Motor Speedway | Black Ice Brawl (March 7): The only Mississippi visit of the year brings the tour to Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS. The Series’ first stop at “The Mag” in 2021 was topped by Sheldon Haudenschild. More dates followed in 2023 and 2025, and this year will mark the first time Magnolia has hosted the World of Outlaws in consecutive seasons.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Kennedale Speedway Park | Cowtown Classic (March 13-14): Mid-March takes the World of Outlaws to their home state as Kennedale Speedway Park plays host for a full weekend of action. Carson Macedo claimed the Series debut at Kennedale in 2024. Last year continued the tradition of Californians conquering the “Lone Star State” track as Fresno’s Giovanni Scelzi and Penngrove’s Buddy Kofoid split victories.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Lawton Speedway | Sooner Stampede (March 20): An all-Oklahoma weekend opens at Lawton Speedway. The “Sooner State” oval appeared on the schedule twice during the inaugural season in 1978, with Rick Ferkel and Sammy Swindell bagging the wins. The track was frequently visited through the early 1980s before a long hiatus and has since become a staple once again with Daryn Pittman, Carson Macedo, and Buddy Kofoid claiming the trio of trips in the 2020s.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Creek County Speedway | Creekadega 40 (March 21): Yes, Oklahoma, it’s happening. The Greatest Show on Dirt is invading “Creekadega.” The World of Outlaws will make their debut at Sapulpa, OK’s Creek County Speedway to close the “Sooner State” weekend. Combine the best Sprint Car drivers with this bullring, and the result promises to be a thriller. The American Sprint Car Series has delivered many exciting races at Creek County over the years.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

US 36 Raceway | KC Classic (March 27): Sprint Car fans across the country rejoiced when this “Show-Me State” gem was put back on the World of Outlaws calendar. Sprint Cars at US 36 Raceway simply do not miss, and the Osborn, MO track is set to start a weekend in the Midwest. Jac Haudenschild won the Series debut at US 36 in 2006, and the place seems to suit the Haudenschild style as his son Sheldon boasts a pair of victories there (2020 and 2023).

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

81 Speedway | Tallgrass Tussle (March 28): The first of three scheduled nights in Kansas on the 2026 calendar punctuates the month of March. Park City, KS’ 81 Speedway is the destination. Sammy Swindell dominated the opening chapter of the track’s history with the World of Outlaws by winning the first five races. Ten-time champion Donny Schatz has a pair of 81 scores (2006 and 2017), and Rico Abreu topped the two most recent visits.

For tickets and more event information, CLICK HERE.

Where can you watch every World of Outlaws race? Live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/the-month-ahead-busy-march-ready-to-bring-2026-world-of-outlaws-season-back-to-life/

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Volusia’s Bike Week Jamboree Kicks World of Outlaws Campaign into High Gear

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BARBERVILLE, FL (February 24, 2026) - Three weeks off is more than enough. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series is ready to get back to business.

The Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals ignited the 2026 campaign with a trio of wild races at Volusia Speedway Park in early February. After some time to regroup, The Greatest Show on Dirt is about to really get rolling.

The world’s best Sprint Car drivers are heading back to Volusia this coming week on Sunday-Monday, March 1-2 for the Bike Week Jamboree. As the name suggests, the four-wheel and two-wheel worlds collide as Sprint Cars join in on the fun of Florida’s famed Bike Week.

Fans don’t have only Sunday and Monday’s action to enjoy. World of Outlaws staff will be on site at Saturday’s DeLand Bike Rally offering giveaways. Brock Zearfoss plans to have his car and trailer on display and be signing autographs and taking photos.

The trip to the “Sunshine State” signals the start of the true grind for World of Outlaws teams. From now through the season-ending World of Outlaws World Finals on Nov. 4-7, there are only three scheduled off weekends as the tour takes teams to 80-plus races at more than 40 tracks in 22 states coast-to-coast along with a Canadian province. Let the fun begin.

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KNOTTED UP

It’s a small sample size, but if DIRTcar Nationals is any indicator, we’re in for a fun championship battle in 2026.

Plenty of eyes were on Michael “Buddy” Kofoid to see if he could keep pace with David Gravel at Volusia, a track that’s historically one of Gravel’s best and not among Kofoid’s favorites. The result? Kofoid out-dueled Gravel to top the first points paying event of the season and bag his first gator. The next night Kofoid wheeled from 21st to fourth while Gravel again finished second, leaving the two tied atop the standings entering the Bike Week Jamboree.

Kofoid and his Roth Motorsports crew need to keep Gravel within sight for two more nights at Volusia. Gravel’s résumé at the 1/2 mile is remarkable. He’s made 29 appearances there since joining forces with Big Game Motorsports and racked up seven wins, 16 podiums, and finished outside the top five only four times. The Watertown, CT native swept last year’s Bike Week visit.

MARCHIN’ MACEDO

Gravel and Kofoid might’ve grabbed the headlines heading into 2026, but Carson Macedo doesn’t intend to let the title fight be a two-horse race. He hasn’t finished worse than third in points since teaming with Jason Johnson Racing in 2021 and fell just shy of besting Gravel in 2024.

The Lemoore, CA native was on the move during DIRTcar Nationals. He passed a total of 20 cars over the trio of races leading to three podiums. That was enough to slot him only four markers behind Kofoid and Gravel.

Volusia has been kind to Macedo over the years, especially with the recent addition of a March trip. He’s topped a pair of Bike Week races (2021 and 2023). The 29-year-old has never finished worse than seventh over seven Volusia Features during the month of March.

ON THE MOVE

Carson Macedo wasn’t the only driver that proved to have no issue passing cars during DIRTcar Nationals.

Donny Schatz debuted in the CJB Motorsports No. 15 and was a one-man show. The 10-time champion marched from 21st to fifth in the season opener. He backed that up with a 21st to sixth drive. Then in the finale, Schatz wheeled from 19th to 10th. Add it all up, and Schatz drove by a total of 40 cars in Feature competition, an average of 13.33 per night.

Spencer Bayston wasn’t far behind Schatz in the category. The Lebanon, IN native opened the year on top with a charge from 10th to victory aboard the Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17. He closed out the week with performances of 22nd to 10th and 25th to 14th.

Series sophomore Cole Macedo spent his week climbing, moving by a total of 27 cars across the trio of Features. The highlight was taking the TwoC Racing ride from 17th to ninth.

These three are worth keeping your eyes on no matter where they line up on the grid with two more nights at Volusia ahead.

SUNSHINE STATE RESET

Last month’s Florida visit may have provided plenty of promise for some, but others are ready for a reset this week as they look to rebound following a subpar start.

Sheldon Haudenschild opened his time with KCP Racing and couldn’t quite crack the top 10 during DIRTcar Nationals, his best outing an 11th on the final night. It’ll be no surprise if the Wooster, OH native comes back strong as he’s topped three races at the 1/2 mile.

Bill Balog also struggled for results at the season opening event. The “North Pole Nightmare’s” top drive was a charge from 20th to 12th. Balog proved he can have speed at Volusia a year ago, bagging a pair of top 10s. He’ll look to regain that form this weekend.

GOING SOUTH

Several more competitors are expected to join the cast of 17 full-time World of Outlaws competitors in Florida.

Anthony Macri plans to make the trip from Pennsylvanian as long as weather cooperates. He made the PA Posse proud last month by not only winning the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale worth $20,000 but also taking the Big Gator back to the porch.

Another Pennsylvania-based operation will venture south as Kreitz Racing has the Bike Week Jamboree on their schedule. They’ll have 2013 World of Outlaws champion Daryn Pittman behind the wheel of their famed No. 69K. The Oklahoman owns six Volusia victories spread across a trio of teams (Titan Racing, Kasey Kahne Racing, and Roth Motorsports).

Kerry Madsen and Vermeer Motorsports intend to fire off their 2026 in the “Sunshine State.” Volusia is home to the “Madman’s” first career World of Outlaws triumph, which he snagged in 2007 aboard the Selma Shell No. 11H.

Other drivers expected include Brent Marks (Myerstown, PA), Austin McCarl (Altoona, IA), Chase Randall (Waco, TX), and more.

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

WHEN AND WHERE 
Sunday-Monday, March 1-2 at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL

AROUND THE TURN
Friday, March 6 at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL
Saturday, March 7 at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, MS

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (3/86 Races):
1. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports No. 83 (382 PTS)
2. Anthony Macri – Macri Motorsports No. 39M (-0 PTS)
3. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports No. 2 (-0 PTS)
4. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing No. 41 (-4 PTS)
5. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing No. 1S (-16 PTS)
6. Garet Williamson – Fischer Motorsports No. 23 (-18 PTS)
7. Donny Schatz – CJB Motorsports No. 15 (-24 PTS)
8. Parker Price-Miller – Bernie Stuebgen No. 71 (-38 PTS)
9. Spencer Bayston – Stenhouse Jr./Marshall Racing No. 17 (-40 PTS)
10. Cole Macedo – TwoC Racing No. 2C (-42 PTS)

NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (3 Drivers):
1 Win – Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid, Anthony Macri

FEATURE LAPS LED (5 Drivers):
28 Laps Led – Anthony Macri
25 Laps Led – Michael Kofoid
10 Laps Led – Spencer Bayston
6 Laps Led – Brian Brown, Brock Zearfoss

PODIUM FINISHES (5 Drivers):
3 Podiums – Carson Macedo
2 Podiums – David Gravel, Anthony Macri
1 Podium – Spencer Bayston, Michael Kofoid

SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (3 Drivers):
1 Quick Time – David Gravel, Logan Schuchart, Ashton Torgerson

HEAT RACE WINNERS (7 Drivers):
3 Heat Wins – David Gravel, Logan Schuchart
2 Heat Wins – Anthony Macri
1 Heat Win – Chase Dietz, Carson Macedo, Justin Peck, Ashton Torgerson

TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (16 Drivers):
3 Dashes – David Gravel, Anthony Macri, Logan Schuchart
2 Dashes – Michael Kofoid, Brent Marks
1 Dash – Brian Brown, Chase Dietz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Kasey Jedrzejek, Carson Macedo, Justin Peck, Parker Price-Miller, Ryan Timms, Ashton Torgerson, Garet Williamson, Brock Zearfoss

MICRO-LITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (2 Drivers):
2 LCS Wins – Donny Schatz
1 LCS Wins – Michael Kofoid

KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (3 Drivers):
1 Hard Charger – Michael Kofoid, Donny Schatz, Garet Williamson

ACME FASTEST LAP AWARDS (3 Drivers):
1 Fastest Lap – Michael Kofoid, Anthony Macri, Brock Zearfoss

RACE READY CLOTHING HOTTEST LAP OF THE NIGHT AWARDS (3 Drivers):
1 Hottest Lap – David Gravel, Austin McCarl, Logan Schuchart

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS:
Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner
Wed, Feb 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Spencer Bayston (1)
Fri, Feb 6 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Michael Kofoid (1)
Sat, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Anthony Macri (1)
Sun, March 1 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Mon, March 2 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL
Fri, March 6 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL
Sat, March 7 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS
Fri, March 13 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX
Sat, March 14 / Kennedale Speedway Park / Kennedale, TX
Fri, March 20 / Lawton Speedway / Lawton, OK
Sat, March 21 / Creek County Speedway / Sapulpa, OK
Fri, March 27 / US 36 Raceway / Osborn, MO
Sat, March 28 / 81 Speedway / Park City, KS
Fri, April 10 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, April 11 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Fri, April 17 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL
Sat, April 18 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN
Fri, April 24 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, April 25 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, May 1 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Sat, May 2 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Tues, May 5 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA
Fri, May 8 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, May 9 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, May 15 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, May 16 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, May 23 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sun, May 24 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, May 29 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sun, May 31 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Fri, June 5 / Hartford Speedway / Hartford, MI
Sat, June 6 / Plymouth Dirt Track / Plymouth, WI
Sun, June 7 / Angell Park Speedway / Sun Prairie, WI
Fri, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Sat, June 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Wed, June 17 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Thurs, June 18 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 19 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, June 20 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, June 26 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Sat, June 27 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Fri, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Sat, July 11 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI
Tues, July 14 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH
Fri, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Sat, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH
Tues, July 21 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Wed, July 22 / Ohsweken Speedway / Ohsweken, ON, Canada
Sat, July 25 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Sun, July 26 / Weedsport Speedway / Weedsport, NY
Wed, July 29 / BAPS Motor Speedway / York Haven, PA
Fri, July 31 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Aug 1 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Fri, Aug 7 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Sat, Aug 8 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Wed, Aug 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Thurs, Aug 13 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Fri, Aug 14 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA*
Sat, Aug 15 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA
Fri, Aug 21 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Sat, Aug 22 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN
Fri, Aug 28 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sat, Aug 29 / Red River Valley Speedway / West Fargo, ND
Fri, Sept 4 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sat, Sept 5 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Sun, Sept 6 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD
Fri, Sept 11 / Belleville High Banks / Belleville, KS
Sat, Sept 12 / Dodge City Raceway Park / Dodge City, KS
Mon, Sept 14 / El Paso County Raceway / Calhan, CO
Fri, Sept 18 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Sat, Sept 19 / Stockton Dirt Track / Stockton, CA
Fri, Sept 25 / Bakersfield Speedway at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway / Bakersfield, CA
Sat, Sept 26 / Ventura Raceway / Ventura, CA
Fri, Oct 2 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Sat, Oct 3 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA
Thurs, Oct 8 / Millstream Speedway / Findlay, OH
Fri, Oct 9 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Sat, Oct 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Fri, Oct 16 / Lincoln Park Speedway / Putnamville, IN
Sat, Oct 17 / TBA
Fri, Oct 23 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Sat, Oct 24 / Texarkana 67 Speedway / Texarkana, AR
Wed, Nov 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thurs, Nov 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Fri, Nov 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Sat, Nov 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

*denotes unofficial split-field prelim race.

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/top-five-storylines-volusias-bike-week-jamboree-kicks-world-of-outlaws-campaign-into-high-gear/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/sprintcars/schedule/event-info/?event=4548492
TRACK INFO: https://volusiaspeedwaypark.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

AMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES

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The American Sprint Car Series was founded in 1992, comprised of regional races primarily in the Southwest region. It then went national in 1993 and has become the premier 360 Sprint Car Series in the country, while still sanctioning nine regional series that include 360 Sprint Cars, 410 Sprint Cars and Non-Wing Sprint Cars. ASCS is supported by DIRTVision, Hoosier Racing Tire, Honest Abe Roofing, Intercomp, Racing Electronics, Real American Beer (Official Beer), Smith Titanium, SIS Insurance, WEDG High Performance Karts, and VP Racing

 

Justin Peck Dominates to Win Sonoran Clash Night 3 at Central Arizona Raceway

Ron Pelton Jr

CASA GRANDE, AZ (Feb. 28, 2026) — Justin Peck and the Rudeen Racing team are on fire in the desert.

 

Peck, 27, of Monrovia, IN, drove the Rudeen Racing No. 26 to his second American Sprint Car Series Feature win in his last three starts at Central Arizona Raceway Saturday night, leading all 25 laps of the main event to bank his fifth career Series victory on night #3 of the inaugural Sonoran Clash.

 

The win comes one race after suffering a DNF while leading on night #2 of the two-weekend event last Sunday, when a flat right-front tire dashed Peck’s chances for a repeat after going to Victory Lane the night before. Across all three races, Peck has now led a combined 52 of the 80 total Feature laps contested.

 

In short, Peck has been the man to beat at the track, and showed exactly why Saturday night, jumping out to the early lead from the pole of the starting grid. For 25 laps, Peck held the top spot, relinquishing it only once on Lap 2 to Sam Hafertepe Jr. before the caution flag was thrown, negating Hafertepe’s pass.

 

After a second caution period with 8 laps complete, Peck took off with Hafertepe following not far behind until lapped traffic came into the picture on Lap 16. Peck made his moves without much hesitation while Hafertepe took more time getting around the slower cars, widening the gap between the two.

 

“I was really kinda nervous about it because I kinda figured everyone was rolling around the middle-bottom area, and it seemed like that was the only spot you could make grip,” Peck said. “For the most part, I was wrong because those first couple guys that I got to were higher on the racetrack and I was shocked to see that. I was able to get by a couple of them pretty quick.”

 

Good decisions in traffic gave Peck the advantage needed to open up a gap of over two seconds by the checkered flag while Hafertepe settled for a runner-up finish.

 

“Hats off to my guys — for me to stand here and say that I didn’t feel like we were perfect tonight and still be standing up here with a W is pretty awesome,” Peck said. “It’s just a testament to our race program. We’ve got Kevin and Monika Rudeen here today, car owners on this thing. They give us a first-class operation and it’s our job to go out here and win races, and I’m glad we could do that for them here tonight.”

 

JJ Hickle held his spot on the podium throughout the event to finish third while 2024 Series Rookie of the Year Hank Davis climbed three spots to finish fourth and 15-year-old Levi Hillier completed the top five.

 

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The American Sprint Car Series is back in action at Central Arizona Raceway for the finale of the Sonoran Clash on Sunday, March 1. Tickets will be sold at the track.

 

If you can’t be there in person, how can you watch the race? Every American Sprint Car Series event is broadcast live on DIRTVision.

 

ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results)

 

Feature (25 Laps): 1. 26-Justin Peck[1]; 2. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[4]; 3. 17W-JJ Hickle[2]; 4. 17GP-Hank Davis[7]; 5. 26R-Levi Hillier[3]; 6. 95-Matt Covington[5]; 7. 45X-Kyler Johnson[6]; 8. 29K-Levi Kuntz[10]; 9. 23-Seth Bergman[11]; 10. 2B-Garrett Benson[15]; 11. 15-Nick Parker[17]; 12. 88C-Brogan Carder[23]; 13. 34-Sterling Cling[12]; 14. 11J-Wyatt Miller[13]; 15. 88-Terry Easum[9]; 16. 16G-Austyn Gossel[24]; 17. 3-Cole Schroeder[25]; 18. 42-Caleb Saiz[21]; 19. 88R-Ryder Laplante[22]; 20. 13-Elijah Gile[14]; 21. 8-Jake Helsel[18]; 22. 23N-Skylar Gee[19]; 23. 2-Whit Gastineau[8]; 24. 31BW-Braxton Weger[16]; 25. 77X-Alex Hill[20]

 

 

 

Kyler Johnson Refocused After Strong Runs in Round 1 of Sonoran Clash

Emily Schwanke

CASA GRANDE, AZ (Feb. 27, 2026) — Only three weeks removed from a crash that destroyed a brand-new race car, Kyler Johnson is back in the hunt for his first American Sprint Car Series championship.

 

Johnson, 22, of Quinter, KS, found needed momentum with the Series at Central Arizona Raceway last weekend with his first top-10 finish of the season on Saturday and a runner-up effort after leading several laps during Sunday’s main event. But those efforts didn’t come without a little resilience, having to get acclimated to a car he’d raced only once before.

 

For the start of his 2026 campaign, Johnson and his family had put together a brand-new car, which they debuted in the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park in January. That car met a disastrous fate when Johnson hit the outside wall in Turns 1 and 2 during his Heat Race on Saturday, resulting in terminal damage to the car’s frame.

 

The team turned to their backup car, which had not yet been raced, and finished the weekend before setting sights on the Sonoran Clash at Central Arizona. With only one night of racing on the car, Johnson came to Casa Grande with the kind of speed and skill seen from veterans in mid-season form, matching his career-best Series finish Sunday night.

 

“It’s good to pull the backup car down and be able to, basically, translate our speed from car-to-car,” Johnson said. “That just [shows] our efforts in the offseason of making both our cars identical. Everything’s just perfect on these things.”

 

Johnson began Sunday’s program by turning the fastest Qualifying lap of all 34 entrants before crossing the finish line second in the Honest Abe Roofing Dash to grid him on the outside front row for the main event. The green flag dropped, and while polesitter Justin Peck first looked to be the man to beat, a flat right-front tire dashed his chances for a repeat after winning Saturday and handed the lead over to Johnson with 13 laps complete.

 

Johnson led the field around for the next 10 laps, favoring the bottom lane around the 3/8-mile oval. His closest competition, Series points leader Matt Covington, had been making his way to the front with great speed on the top side and was rapidly closing the gap to the leader. With only five laps left, Covington zoomed past Johnson to his outside and into the lead before driving off with the victory.

 

“Early in the race, I was able to keep pace with Peck,” Johnson said. “After that yellow, I thought like the top was kinda too dry. Whenever I was running up there in traffic, I just felt like I was losing ground. I guess the top came in there toward the end of the race.

 

“Once I moved up there, I was just locked down. Matt was able to find it before I did, and that’s kind of the end of the story there.”

 

Despite falling one spot short of his first career American Sprint Car Series win, Johnson was still in good spirits after the race, knowing he and brother/Crew Chief Kahne Johnson’s efforts showed how capable they are of competing with the best in 360 Sprint Car racing and how close they might be to finally reaching Victory Lane.

 

“Any time you just have that one extra hand… [Kahne’s] really knowledgeable about setups,” Kyler said. “We’ve kinda got a whole new package going on this year compared to what we were doing last year, and we’re able to adjust on it the same way we had been. Definitely good to have speed early in the year, we’ve just gotta maintain it to have a fight at the championship here.”

 

The American Sprint Car Series is back in action at Central Arizona Raceway this Saturday and Sunday night, Feb. 28–March 1, in the finale of the inaugural Sonoran Clash.

 

Tickets can be purchased at the track on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, how can you watch the action? Every American Sprint Car Series race is live on DIRTVision.

 

 

 
 

Wyatt Miller Continuing Earnhardt Family Tradition, Growing Sprint Car Career with ASCS

Teenage grandson of Dale Earnhardt Sr. back in action with ASCS at Central Arizona this Saturday–Sunday

madison boyd

CASA GRANDE, AZ (Feb. 26, 2026) — Fourteen-year-old Wyatt Miller is the next generation in one of motorsports’ most famed and accomplished families, continuing his burgeoning open-wheel career with the American Sprint Car Series this weekend.

 

And he’s got the same appetite for speed as his Hall-of-Fame forefathers.

 

Miller, of Statesville, NC, is the son of Kelley Earnhardt Miller, grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. and nephew to fellow NASCAR Hall-of-Famer, Dale Earnhardt Jr. After nearly six years competing in several different car types, Miller has added Sprint Cars to his expanding resume and debuted with the national 360 Sprint Car circuit at Central Arizona Raceway last Saturday and Sunday night.

 

Only five official starts into his Sprint Car career, Miller has already taken a liking to the high-speed, lightweight, on-the-edge nature of the winged open-wheel machines. So much so that when asked about a potential future in the dirt-slinging side of racing, his response was simple: he’d do it forever.

 

The 2024 Tulsa Shootout winner will be back behind the wheel of the 1 Way Performance, Bass Pro Shops No. 11J at Central Arizona this Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1, in the finale of the inaugural Sonoran Clash. In his Series debut last weekend, he got his first taste of national 360 Sprint Car competition, recording finishes of 11th and 13th in the opening races of the two-weekend event.

 

“The first night, we lost brakes on Lap 1, so I was just holding on,” Miller said. “But we did pretty good, finished 11th. The second night, we were pretty good there at the end, I just got tight and had to drive it hard.”

 

A total of 34 Sprint Cars entered into the weekend, stacked with standout 360 Sprint Car talent like Matt Covington and Sam Hafertepe Jr., as well as 410 Sprint Car talents Justin Peck, Colby Copeland and former World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series regulars Brock Zearfoss and Skylar Gee.

 

But those names didn’t scare Miller. He took the star-studded roster head-on and finished in the top half of the field in both main events.

 

“It was pretty cool just learning from them,” Miller said. “We’ve got World of Outlaws guys coming out to run, so it was pretty cool.”

 

For 2026, Miller has over 30 Winged Sprint Car races on his jam-packed racing calendar of over 75 events. He’ll balance the Sprint Car races with time in the seat of his asphalt Late Model and Off-Road Truck, defending the AMSOIL Champ Off-Road Series Pro Spec championship that he won in 2025.

 

Last weekend was not Miller’s first Sprint Car rodeo, however. It only took a few times in the seat of a 360 last fall before he knew this was a car he couldn’t stay away from.

 

“It’s a lot more fun, so much more speed,” Miller said. “I ran Vado (Speedway Park) last November and went 18th to third in my first [360] Sprint Car race, so it was pretty cool.”

 

After having driven so many types of race cars at only 14 years old, Miller admits Sprint Cars are among the coolest he’s wheeled, and his fanbase will be seeing a lot more of him with the wing on as he continues to build his young career.

 

“The Sprint Car and the Off-Road Truck are like way up here, like top tier,” Miller said. “The Sprint Car is so fun. It’s different than anything else to drive.”

 

Miller rejoins the American Sprint Car Series field at Central Arizona Raceway this Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 in the finale of the inaugural Sonoran Clash.

 

Tickets for the event will be sold at the track. If you can’t be there in person, how can you watch the American Sprint Car Series? Every event is broadcasted live on DIRTVision.

 

 
TOP FIVE STORYLINES: ASCS Leads Charge Over Challengers in Sonoran Clash Finale

Serena Dalhamer

CASA GRANDE, AZ (Feb. 25, 2026) — Opening weekend of Arizona’s newest open-wheel racing spectacle is complete, and the stars of the American Sprint Car Series are ready for another two nights of action in the inaugural Sonoran Clash.

 

Central Arizona Raceway’s 3/8-mile confines in Casa Grande, AZ, hosts the national 360 Sprint Car series for the second consecutive weekend this Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1. A $4,000 grand prize is on the line for the winner Saturday night, while Sunday’s winner will pocket $6,000.

 

Avanti Windows & Doors has sponsored a points fund for the event, which awards $4,000 to the driver with the most points after all Feature events have been completed. The runner-up in points will receive $3,000, third place gets $2,000, and $1,000 goes to fourth. Matt Covington currently tops the standings with a 27-point lead over Sam Hafertepe Jr.

 

Pit gates will open each day at 2 p.m. (MT). Grandstands open at 4 p.m., and Hot Laps are set for 6 p.m. with Qualifying and racing to follow. Adult GA tickets are $35, seniors/military are $30, kids ages 11–17 are $20 and children 10-and-under are free.

 

Tickets can be purchased at the track on race day. If you can’t make it to the track, how can you watch the action? Every American Sprint Car Series race is live on DIRTVision.

 

NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN — For the first time in nearly five years, Matt Covington is the American Sprint Car Series points leader.

 

Covington, of Glenpool, OK, has vaulted into the lead of the national championship standings with a runner-up finish on Saturday and his first win of the season Sunday at Central Arizona Raceway. His closest competition, six-time and defending Series champion Sam Hafertepe Jr., finished third on Saturday before a 19th-to-fourth drive on Sunday, putting him five points behind Covington in the current Series standings.

 

The last time Covington sat atop the American Sprint Car Series points tally was during the 2021 season, when he and eventual champion Blake Hahn engaged in a tight battle for the lead for several races. His return to the top of the 360 Sprint Car world comes in pursuit of his first national championship, which he’s been chasing for over a decade.

 

Covington also leads the Sonoran Clash event points standings by 27 over Hafertepe. The driver with the most points after Sunday’s main event will claim a $4,000 bonus, courtesy of Avanti Windows & Doors.

 

ANOTHER SHOT — Justin Peck asserted dominance over his 360 cubic-inch brethren with a win last Saturday night but was bitten by misfortune while leading on Sunday. He’ll be back in action this weekend with plans to reclaim what could have been back-to-back wins on the national circuit.

 

Peck, 27, of Monrovia, IN, scored his fourth full-points paying Series win in his last four such starts on Saturday, taking the lead from Covington at the halfway point and driving off to the $4,000 victory. The following evening, Peck led the opening 13 laps before his right-front tire went flat under caution, sending him to the infield, resulting in a DNF.

 

Peck currently sits fifth in the Sonoran Clash points standings.

 

RACING ROYALTY — After debuting with the American Sprint Car Series last weekend, Wyatt Miller is set to return to competition at Central Arizona in pursuit of more laps for his budding open-wheel career.

 

Miller, 14, of Statesville, NC, is the grandson of motorsports legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. Since his debut in Outlaw Karts in 2020, Miller has won several open-wheel races in both karts and Micro Sprints — most notably topping the Restricted A-Class main event at the prestigious Tulsa Shootout in 2024. He’s also produced a standout motorsports resume as an early teenager with starts in asphalt Late Models and off-road trucks, notably winning the 2025 AMSOIL Champ Off-Road Pro Spec championship.

 

Miller made his full-size Sprint Car debut last September at Creek County Speedway, finishing third in the local Champ Sprints division, and logging another two starts at Vado Speedway Park in 360 action in November. Last weekend, Miller got his first taste of competition in the national 360 Sprint Car world, logging finishes of 11th and 13th in a field of 34 drivers.

 

HEATING UP — After taking a hard crash in the season opener at Volusia Speedway Park, Kyler Johnson got a solid rebound weekend at Central Arizona.

 

Johnson, 22, of Quinter, KS, rolled out a brand-new car for Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, which ended up suffering frame damage in a rollover crash, forcing the team to a backup for the rest of the event. For Central Arizona, the team prepared that same car, making it their primary machine for 2026, and hit their stride in the desert with finishes of seventh on Saturday before leading 10 laps of Sunday’s main event and finishing second.

 

That runner-up finish ties Johnson’s career best with the American Sprint Car Series — a mark which he reached twice last year — and seeds him third in the Sonoran Clash points standings.

 

YOUNG GUNNER — Fifteen-year-old Levi Hillier turned several heads in his American Sprint Car Series debut over the weekend and is projected to return for more action this Saturday–Sunday.

 

The Burlington, WA-native jump-started Saturday’s program by setting Quick Time in Qualifying and later finishing fifth in the main event. The following night, Hillier showed speed again in the main event, starting fourth and crossing the finish line third to bank his first career national Sprint Car series podium finish.

 

Those results have ranked he and the Rudeen Racing No. 26R fourth in the Sonoran Clash points standings – 32 points behind leader Covington.

 

THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE

 

WHEN AND WHERE 

• Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1, at Central Arizona Raceway in Casa Grande, AZ

 

TRACK FACTS

• High-banked, 3/8-mile oval
• Track Record — 13.924 seconds set by Levi Hillier on Feb. 21, 2026

 

ON THE INTERNET
X — @ASCSRacing
Instagram — @ascs_racing
Facebook — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
YouTube — @AmericanSprintCarSeries
DIRTVision — DIRTVision.com (Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month)

 

CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (5/35 Races)
  1. Matt Covington (392pts)
  2. Sam Hafertepe Jr. 387pts (–5)
  3. Kyler Johnson 353pts (–39)
  4. Brock Zearfoss 341pts (–51)
  5. Whit Gastineau 338pts (–54)
  6. Seth Bergman 326pts (–66)
  7. Ryder Laplante 324pts (–68)
  8. Hank Davis 315pts (–77)
  9. Brogan Carder 273pts (–119)
  10. Austyn Gossel 267pts (–125)

 

FEATURE WINNERS (4 Drivers):
  1. Tyler Courtney (2 wins)
  2. Brady Bacon, Justin Peck, Matt Covington (1 win)

 

FEATURE LAPS LED (8 Drivers)
  1. Justin Peck (27 laps)
  2. Austin McCarl (21 laps)
  3. Brady Bacon, Matt Covington (18 laps)
  4. Cameron Martin (16 laps)
  5. Brian Brown (13 laps)
  6. Kyler Johnson (10 laps)
  7. Cole Macedo (7 laps)
  8. Tyler Courtney (6 laps)

 

QUICK TIME AWARDS (4 Drivers)
  1. Sam Hafertepe Jr., Chris Martin, Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson (1 award)

 

HEAT RACE WINNERS (15 Drivers)
  1. Whit Gastineau, Chris Martin, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Matt Covington (2 wins)
  2. Brady Bacon, Tyler Clem, Emerson Axsom, Brian Brown, Cole Macedo, Garen Linder, Colby Copeland, Justin Peck, Nick Parker, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante (1 win)

 

DASH APPEARANCES (22 Drivers)
  1. Whit Gastineau (4 appearances)
  2. Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Sam Hafertepe Jr. (3 appearances)
  3. Emerson Axsom, Austin McCarl, Brady Bacon, Davie Franek, Chris Martin, Matt Covington, Justin Peck, Kyler Johnson, Levi Hillier (2 appearances)
  4. Brock Zearfoss, Cameron Martin, Cole Macedo, Tyler Clem, Hank Davis, Ryder Laplante, Nick Parker, Colby Copeland, Garen Linder (1 appearance)

 

SMITH TITANIUM LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (5 Drivers)
  1. DJ Christie, Matt Covington, Tyler Clem, Whit Gastineau, Sterling Cling (1 win)

 

HARD CHARGER AWARDS (5 Drivers)
  1. Ryder Laplante, Brady Bacon, Cole Macedo, Sam Hafertepe Jr., DJ Netto (1 award)

 

PODIUM FINISHES (11 Drivers)
  1. Tyler Courtney, Brady Bacon, Austin McCarl, Matt Covington (2 podiums)
  2. Cole Macedo, Brock Zearfoss, Emerson Axsom, Justin Peck, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Levi Hillier, Kyler Johnson (1 podium)

 

2026 SCHEDULE + WINNERS

Race Number. Day, Date / Track / City, State / Winner (Total Wins)
  1. Thu, Jan. 29 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1)
  2. Fri, Jan. 30 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (2)
  3. Sat, Jan. 31 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brady Bacon (1)
  4. Sat, Feb. 21 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Justin Peck (1)
  5. Sun, Feb. 22 / Central Arizona Raceway / Casa Grande, AZ / Matt Covington (1)
 

 

XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

www.xtremeoutlawseries.com

The Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners. Official partners include, Toyota (Title sponsor of the Midgets Series), DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier), Real American Beer (Official Beer) and SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider).  Also supported by: AMKUS, CASM Safety Products, Intercomp, Honest Abe Roofing, Smith Ti, Summit Racing Equipment, and TJ Forged.

 

Xtreme Outlaw Midgets Shift Focus to Premier Events

CONCORD, NC (Feb. 26, 2026) – After succeeding in its mission to help elevate Midget racing and the drivers in the division, the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota will continue that initiative in a new fashion this year.

Maintaining the goal of putting Midget racers in front of large crowds, Xtreme Outlaw will shift its focus to hosting premier events only, while also supporting two regional series.

Two of the most important tracks to the Xtreme Outlaw brand will, again, present a stage for Midget racers from across the country to showcase their talents in front of thousands, as the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets will join the Ironman 55 Weekend with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Aug. 7-8, and return to Millbridge Speedway, Nov. 2-3, for the World Championship lead-up to the World of Outlaws World Finals.

“Our goal with Xtreme is always to help elevate dirt Midget racing and help showcase the rising talent of the sport, which has been a tremendous success when you look at the budding careers of former Xtreme drivers like Jade Avedisian, Ryan Timms, Taylor Reimer, Jacob Denney, and more,” said Tyler Bachman, Xtreme Outlaw director of events. “It’s exciting to see what we’ve accomplished in a short time with Xtreme since its inception in 2022. As the economy of Midget racing shifts, this new focus allows us to continue our goals and bring the best talent in Midget racing to fans around the world.”

In addition to hosting the premier events, Xtreme/DIRTcar will also serve as the sanctioning body for the Xtreme Dirt Midget Association and the Centennial Midget Series – formerly the Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association, the oldest Midget association in the country.

The Xtreme Outlaw Midgets have been part of the Ironman 55 Weekend at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park since its debut season in 2022. The first five Xtreme races at the high-banked Missouri track saw five different winners, including eventual Series champions Cannon McIntosh and Jade Avedisian. In total, seven different drivers have won during the Ironman weekend – McIntosh, Avedisian, Chance Crum, Michael Pickens, Karter Sarff, Cameron Key, and 2025 Series champion Jacob Denney.

After the success of the World Championship event at Millbridge last year, it only made sense for the Series to again help serve as the prelude to World Finals at the track that helped launch the Series. The Xtreme Midgets debuted at the Salisbury, NC track on May 24, 2022, and saw Gavan Boschele claim the inaugural victory.

Like I-55, Millbridge has had three Series champions score a win at the track, including McIntosh, Denney, and inaugural champion Zach Daum. The other two winners at the track include Sarff and Taylor Reimer, who became the first women to earn a national dirt racing victory.

The events at I-55 and Millbridge will pay $4,000 to win on the first night and $5,000 to win on the final night.

To keep up with the latest event info, visit the Xtreme Outlaw site and follow the Xtreme Outlaw social channels.

Where can you watch the Xtreme Outlaw Midget events? All live on DIRTVision. 

ARTICLE: https://xtremeoutlawseries.com/news/xtreme-outlaw-midgets-shift-focus-to-premier-events/
FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/ 

 

 

 WORLD OF OUTLAWs

/www.worldofoutlaws.com

Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

WORLD OF OUTLAWs SPRINTSAMERICAN SPRINT CAR SERIES   XTREME OUTLAW MIDGETS

 

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS NOS ENERGY DRINK SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE:

Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 4-7: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Sunday-Monday, March 1-2: Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) BUY TICKETS
Friday, March 6: Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL)
Saturday, March 7: Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS)
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14: Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX)
Friday, March 20: Lawton Speedway (Lawton, OK)
Saturday, March 21: Creek County Speedway (Sapulpa, OK)
Friday, March 27: US 36 Raceway (Osborn, MO)
Saturday, March 28: 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS)
Friday-Saturday, April 10-11: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO)
Friday, April 17: Jacksonville Speedway (Jacksonville, IL)
Saturday, April 18: Tri-State Speedway (Haubstadt, IN)
Friday-Saturday, April 24-25: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Friday, May 1: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Saturday, May 2: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Tuesday, May 5: Lincoln Speedway (Abbottstown, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 8-9: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Saturday, May 23: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Sunday, May 24: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday, May 29: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Sunday, May 31: Nodak Speedway (Minot, ND)
Friday, June 5: Hartford Speedway (Hartford, MI)
Saturday, June 6: Plymouth Dirt Track (Plymouth, WI)
Sunday, June 7: Angell Park Speedway (Sun Prairie, WI)
Friday-Saturday, June 12-13: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA)
Wednesday-Saturday, June 17-20: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD) BUY TICKETS
Friday-Saturday, June 26-27: Cedar Lake Speedway (New Richmond, WI)
Friday-Saturday, July 10-11: Wilmot Raceway (Wilmot, WI)
Tuesday, July 14: Attica Raceway Park (Attica, OH)
Friday-Saturday, July 17-18: Eldora Speedway (Rossburg, OH)
Tuesday-Wednesday, July 21-22: Ohsweken Speedway (Ohsweken, ON, Canada) BUY TICKETS
Saturday-Sunday, July 25-26: Weedsport Speedway (Weedsport, NY)
Wednesday, July 29: BAPS Motor Speedway (York Haven, PA)
Friday-Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Friday-Saturday, Aug. 7-8: I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park (Pevely, MO) BUY TICKETS
Wednesday-Saturday, Aug. 12-15: Knoxville Raceway (Knoxville, IA) BUY TICKETS
Friday, Aug. 21: Ogilvie Raceway (Ogilvie, MN)
Saturday, Aug. 22: Jackson Motorplex (Jackson, MN)
Friday, Aug. 28: River Cities Speedway (Grand Forks, ND)
Saturday, Aug. 29: Red River Valley Speedway (West Fargo, ND)
Friday-Sunday, Sept. 4-6: Huset’s Speedway (Brandon, SD)
Friday, Sept. 11: Belleville High Banks (Belleville, KS)
Saturday, Sept. 12: Dodge City Raceway Park (Dodge City, KS)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 18-19: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Sept. 25-26: TBA (West Coast)
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 2-3: Williams Grove Speedway (Mechanicsburg, PA)
Thursday, Oct. 8: Millstream Speedway (Findlay, OH)
Friday, Oct. 9: Mansfield Speedway (Mansfield, OH)
Saturday, Oct. 10: Sharon Speedway (Hartford, OH)
Friday, Oct. 16: Lincoln Park Speedway (Putnamville, IN)
Saturday, Oct. 17: TBA
Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24: Texarkana 67 Speedway (Texarkana, AR)
Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 4-7: The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Concord, NC)

2026 American Sprint Car Series Schedule

Thursday–Saturday, Jan. 29–31 | Volusia Speedway Park | Barberville, FL

Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 21–22 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ
Saturday–Sunday, Feb. 28–March 1 | Central Arizona Speedway | Casa Grande, AZ

Saturday, April 11 | Salina Highbanks Speedway | Salina, OK

Friday, May 8 | Benton Speedway | Benton, MO

Saturday, May 9 | Paducah International Raceway | Paducah, KY
Friday, May 29 | TBA

Saturday, May 30 | Salt City Speedway | Hutchinson, KS

Friday, June 5 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

Saturday, June 6 | 81 Speedway | Park City, KS

Saturday, June 13 | Batesville Motor Speedway | Batesville, AR

Friday–Saturday, June 26–27 | Belleville High Banks | Belleville, KS
Friday, July 10 | TBA
Saturday, July 11 | Texarkana 67 Speedway | Texarkana, AR

Saturday, July 25 | Dodge City Raceway Park | Dodge City, KS
Sunday, July 26 | TBA
Thursday, July 30 | Worthington Speedway | Worthington, MN

Saturday, Aug. 1 | Viking Speedway | Alexandria, MN

Thursday–Saturday, Aug. 6–8 | Knoxville Raceway | Knoxville, IA
Friday, Aug. 21 | TBA

Saturday, Aug. 22 | Riverside International Speedway | West Memphis, AR

Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 | Big Sky Speedway | Billings, MT
Friday, Sept. 4 | Gallatin Speedway | Belgrade, MT

Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 5–6 | Electric City Speedway | Great Falls, MT
Friday–Saturday, Sept. 11–12 | Moberly Motorsports Park | Moberly, MO

Sunday, Sept. 13 | Eagle Raceway | Eagle, NE

Saturday, Oct. 10 | RPM Speedway | Crandall, TX

Friday–Saturday, Oct. 16–17 | Creek County Speedway | Sapulpa, OK

  

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